Astrid Van Den Broek is a Toronto-based writer. Her articles focus on wellness, health, happiness, parenting and more.
Corn with as much sugar as a Snickers bar? The perfect time to eat a lime. Journalist Jo Robinson shows us a new way to buy and prepare our food.
A new study from Princeton shows that people's happiness tends to peak at age 23 and then again at 69. Find out why here.
A researcher from the University of Sussex looks at whether people are happier with friends or family, and how physical location plays into the mix.
Astrid takes the day for herself and finds that happiness can really be found in the simpler things of life.
We talk to Dr. Jeff Levin, whose research focuses on the correlation of attending synagogue and increased happiness, to pinpoint what it is about religion that can make you happier.
To help ring in Canada Day, we asked our readers what makes them happiest as Canadians. Read on for their answers and be sure to leave us yours!
Police-issued tickets aren't just for offences anymore. Read about the new Canadian program bringing positive acts to light.
Our happiness writer Astrid shares the full-circle journey she's taken to rediscover her athletic side.
Two university professors research the most-effective ways to spend your money for maximum personal benefit.
Canadian Greg Snell is changing the face of job satisfaction and chasing his dream job all the way to Australia.
It's National Infertility Awareness Week, and to help shed light on this growing issue, we spoke with Dr. Victoria Maizes about a few changes that can help boost success rates.
Happiness writer Astrid was training for a 10K when an injury put her on the sidelines. Unable to get her runner's high, she shares what she did to replace it.
